______,,Place dough on a floured surface. Divide into individual parts. Form balls, gently press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.,,While bagels rise, bring water and sugar to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Drop test dough.,,Using a slotted spoon, drop 2-3 bagels into rapidly boiling water. Boil on each side for 1-2 minutes. Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.,,Bake at 400 degrees F on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, until golden - approximately 15 minutes.